CUN
Cancun
Mexico
1,210 km
752 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
1,210 km
752 mi / 653 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

CUN PLD
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code CUN PLD
ICAO Code MMUN MRSR
City Cancun Playa Samara
Country Mexico Costa Rica
Timezone America/Cancun America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 22 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 10.250000, -85.420000

Cancun (CUN) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 1,210 kilometers (752 miles / 653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Cancun, it's 23:59 in Playa Samara.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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